Awareness Community and charity
Coldest Night of the Year
Coldest Night of the Year is a winter fundraising walk held on a Saturday in late February for local charities serving people facing hunger and homelessness.
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OrganiserBlue Sea Foundation
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
First held2011
About the day
The Blue Sea Foundation, a Canadian charity, has run the walk since 2011. Participants walk 2 or 5 km in their own communities, and the event has raised more than 75 million dollars. The 2027 walk is on 27 February.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday 27 February 2027 | Canada | Confirmed by the organiser |
Where this information comes from
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